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43.5 "We must be resolute against losing inner independence and balance, and against allowing others to cause us to want, worry, or wonder. We must keep our serenity. It is necessary to let people who wish to err go on their way, while we remain firmly rooted not to give them up as hopeless. We should not give up on ourselves, either -- on our ability to persevere and endure other, and endure the general situation"
55 "There is an eclipse. Clinging to the power of truth will cause it to pass."
57 "Only consistently firm, yet gentle, inner thoughts penetrate to others with good effect." (Anthony)
Yi says: Be Resolved in the Denseness.I asked 'does he love me?' (bit dramatic I know but it came out...)
43.2,5 > 55
Hex 57 “Wind following Wind is harmonious progress” “This hexagram represents progressing on the path flexible obedience; it follows on the previous hexagram richness. In richnes understanding and action are united, so that one can deal with things adaptively, passive or active at will, essence and life depending on oneself and not on fate. However, the path of uniting understanding and action is not easily accomplished; in cannot be done without the work of gradual progress by flexible obedience. If one is flexible and obedient, one can endure long; by gradual progress one can penetrate. Flexible obedience making gradual progress, getting stronger with persistance, working without slacking off, will eventually arrive at deep attainment of self-realization. Therefore, ‘wind is small but developmental’” (Taoist I Ching. trans Thomas Cleary).
“Wind following Wind – thus do leaders articulate directions and carry out tasks. Only when wind comes continuously can it sway things; only when leaders articulate their directions clearly and carry out their tasks earnestly can they move the people. Therefore the virtue of true leaders is likened to wind" (Buddhist I Ching. trans Thomas Cleary)
Yi says: Be Resolved in the Denseness.
Someone wrote a song about this once:
Darkness at the break of noon
Shadows even the silver spoon
The handmade blade, the child's balloon
Eclipses both the sun and moon
To understand you know too soon
There is no sense in trying.
Line 2; be armed and fearless, and be ready for anything. Then you need not fear.
Line 5 is about something that is (a) valuable, and (b) weak, but tenacious, and is growing off on "high ground": difficult to reach and high maintenance to continue cultivating. Do you have the energy to go after it? You are the only one that is capable of determining (a) if you have the energy, or (b) if the "wild thing" is worth it.
Uncle Yi answered your love question with some agricultural advice; do you want to go up the mountain like a goat to pick the wild greens? The greens are there for the taking, but there aren't easy to reach and they might be bitter.
Meanwhile it is a dense/abundant situation, direction home easily obscured.
Tiger
The most difficult aspect is in hanging in there as the ego screams for instant gratification.
Of your friend in this time of difficulty – perhaps the best approach is making known – as you probably already have – your concern and support, but without making demands on his time or energies. Once issues settle, he may contact you again in his own time and way. (And if not, you will be wiser for the experience, though that may be small consolation in this moment…)
In the mean-time, don’t beat yourself up for what you did or said or think you should have done differently. Sincerity and authenticity go a long way in difficult personal situations.
The Buddhist interpretation suggests that you may indeed have a leading role in the situation:
If you take the reading literally, words won't do it at all. It will take difficult, vigorous action; not talking about feelings, but some kind of deeds.I do want to go up the mountain as you may have guessed, so it's his call. I think our relationship is valuable but it is long distance, so that's where difficulty to reach comes in
Words aren't enough sometimes I guess.:
"We suffer from an exaggerated perspective. By a change of attitude the obstructions melt away... We become obstructed when we fail to do the right thing for its own sake, as when we do things to have a desired effect on our situation. When we see the obstructing attitude and change it, the obstruction melts away."
" ...Chief among obstructing attitudes is the tendency to regard other people or situations as 'hopeless,' or a given situation as dangerous, hence requiring vigorous action....
"Being fixed on watching what others do, we seem to be compelled by all their acts to such logical conclusions as: 'If I don't act now irreparable harm will be done,' or 'Even if they did change it would not be in time to make any difference,' or 'It is already too late for things to work out correctly.' Such images and thoughts accompany, and are part of, desire and fear. When desire and fear dominate our thinking, we cannot see with clarity. Moreover, the power of desire and fear guarantee a negative outcome....
"To 'see the great man' means that we need to realize that the situation is beyond our best capabilities, and that we need the help of the Sage to find and correct the obstructing elements in our attitude. With this humility we will attract help from the Cosmos to meet the needs of the situation." (Anthony)
Thanks
Those interpretations fit my head-space exactly
Yes that's a good way of describing it - a splash of cold water when the ego runs away. Reminding you that in reality you're still in tact, in that moment, its just your ego on the rampage. But I think I've asked too many questions about this issue - bit of a marathon run in the past couple of days - so it's lost its power to calm. I will now try and be still. The worst thing is that I know assume he despises me so I despise myself. And I hope it's not a self-fulfilling prophecy. BUT as I said, I will try and be still. And remember it will pass. I've been here before.
:bows:
Em, you have a pattern, it looks to me...you depend on words, and at the same time, they are not dependable (you may not be a "smooth talker.")there's nothing I can do but send words. We don't live near each other.
I read somewhere recently, can't recall where, that all depression was caused by rejection of the self.
You see I'm just being bossy, I don't even have anything to say about the readings I just want you to stop hitting yourself really I think its your relationship with you thats the deal here and in other questions, i think you have to give some more time to your relationship with you, catch those negative thoughts as they arise and just alter them slightly as if you were talking internally to someone you liked
If you reject your self where does that leave you with others. You are a natural being belonging in this world as much as any other living being so you owe yourself as much respect and care as you would give any other living thing
well thats my lecture for today done
xxx
Em, you have a pattern, it looks to me...you depend on words, and at the same time, they are not dependable (you may not be a "smooth talker.")
What would correspond to climbing up into the high places would be deeds. Less words, more deeds. Mail presents (small things) to him, mail cookies to him, make your feelings tangible, not in words (no poems). Anyone being courted would notice a succession of gifts, even small ones....faint heart never won fair fella.
Action will also break yourself our of your repetitive patterns.
Tiger
Seems like 41.4 is straightforward, just send the message, and don't worry about it.Should I email him:
41.1,3,4 > 50
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